Food Labels Provide Nutrient Information and Express the Amount of a Given

Question

Food labels provide nutrient information and express the amount of a given nutrient as
A) International Units.
B) a percentage of the Recommended Dietary Allowances.
C) percent composition of the food product.
D) calories.

Accepted Answer

Expressing the amount of a given nutrient as a percentage of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) allows consumers to easily assess whether the food item contributes significantly to their daily nutrient needs. International Units (A) are used to measure vitamins and minerals, percent composition (C) does not provide specific information on nutrient content, and calories (D) only measures energy content.